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Presidents' Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

Tuesday 2/17/26 virtual program with BPL and WHS Dr. Kevin Strait Museum Curator of The National Museum of African American History and Culture,Museum Curator

Gathering the Past for the Future: Curating the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice, Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gathering the Past for the Future: Curating African American History at The Smithsonian

Wintonbury Historical Society and Bloomfield Public Library invite you to join our Zoom program on February 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least two weeks prior to the event.

Wintonbury Poetry Series and Open Mic Thursday 2/19/26 7pm

Wintonbury Poetry Series (McMW)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
McMW Multipurpose Space at McMahon Wintonbury Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Poetry
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McMahon Wintonbury Library
Room: McMW Multipurpose Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

For its February reading, Wintonbury Poetry Series is pleased to have Sherri Bedingfield and Donna Fleischer read.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least two weeks prior to the event.

image of painting by Jacob Lawrence called "The Library: Black citizens reading with bookshelves in the background

African American Artists: 1900–1960 (Virtual)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and America’s 250th Anniversary, we will feature three sessions that explore African American artists from different time periods in American history.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least two weeks prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

image of painting by Jacob Lawrence called "The Library: Black citizens reading with bookshelves in the background

African American Artists: 1960-present (Virtual)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Black History Month, Women’s History Month, and America’s 250th Anniversary, we will feature three different sessions that explore African American artists from different time periods in American history.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least two weeks prior to the event.

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

bounce to the beat

Bounce to the Beat (Prosser)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 0 to 5, but all dancers are welcome! We'll put on a kid-friendly dance video and rock out!

Notes

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

Jane Austen March 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM

She May Not be Irish, But Jane Austen is Beloved the World Over: Find out Why! (Prosser)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Civics and Social Justice
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Professor Joan Ray for a presentation about Jane Austen's life.  In addition to Jane Austen's life, Professor Ray will  talk about the culture of her times, which is reflected in her novels.  

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least two weeks prior to the event.

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

Good Friday - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

kindermusik

Kindermusik for Toddlers (Prosser)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts and Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

TuneBug Studio presents Kindermusik, designed to support early childhood development and blend familiar routines with creativity. Miss Joanna guides children and caregivers as they explore a wide variety of props and instruments.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least two weeks prior to the event.

Caregivers

This program is designed for children and caregivers. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. 

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

Memorial Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

author headshot photo and book cover

Author Talk—Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of JAWS (Prosser)

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Prosser Community Room at Prosser Library
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Author Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prosser Library
Room: Prosser Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie JAWS, we’re hosting an author talk with Christopher Shaw Myers, the nephew of actor Robert Shaw. Robert Shaw was not your typical Hollywood actor.

Notes

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least two weeks prior to the event.

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

Juneteenth - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

Independence Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

Labor Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION

BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Culture, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Culture, Meeting
Registration Required

Notes

Virtual

You must provide your email address at registration to receive the Zoom link. Make sure to leave the box checked that reads: "Send notifications via e-mail." Your registration confirmation notice includes the Zoom link for the program. 

Veterans Day - Libraries CLOSED

All Day
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Closing
Branches:
McMahon Wintonbury Library, Prosser Library, Off Site, Virtual, Temporary Locations
Description:

BPL Online is always open!